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Intertek Shipping and Receiving Lead in Houston, Texas
Shipping and Receiving Lead
The opportunity has arisen for a Shipping and Receiving Lead to join this global organization which respects diverse perspectives, experiences, and traditions as essential, and values each employee’s contribution toward achieving our business objectives. This role will be located in our Houston, TX location.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages the shipment and receipt of all products, materials, and supplies.
Collaborates and communicates with Program Managers, Lab Managers, Admin, and others involved in the shipment and receipt of products.
Tracks, traces, and updates the status of incoming and outgoing shipments.
Maintains a clean, neat, and member-ready area.
Promptly unloads trucks and deliveries and sorts and stocks receivables.
Maintains an accurate log sheet of daily moves, scanning inventory, and counting accurately.
Engages with vendors and drivers with a positive attitude.
Provides additional backup support for other departments.
Act as the primary point of contact for internal teams, clients, and shareholders regarding international shipping matters. Facilitate clear and effective communication to resolve issues, provide updates, and ensure alignment with shipping objectives.
Shipping and receiving of hazardous materials
Utilize advanced shipping and logistics technologies to streamline operations and track shipments.
Provide expert guidance on international shipping strategies, best practices, and compliance requirements. Assist in the development and implementation of shipping policies and procedures to optimize efficiency and mitigate risks.
Other duties as assigned.
EXAMPLES OF WORK
Listed examples are illustrative and representative of the tasks required of this position and are not intended to be complete or exclusive.
Follow and enforce all safety requirements and company policies
Provide exceptional customer service by communicating effectively with clients, both Internal and External
Obtain quotes from vendors
Create Purchase Requests for departmental consumables and supplies
Send and receive packages and shipments of client test materials, and maintain S&R log and other applicable documentation
Build crates and package shipments
Deliver packages
Store inventory
Provide transportation to/from airports
Transport vehicles and/or parts to/from location
Make supply runs
Perform other work as required
Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED required
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
Must possess (or be capable of obtaining) a DOT medical examiner's certificate to drive a company commercial vehicle
HAZMAT Shipping certification preferred
Forklift certification preferred
Basic familiarity Microsoft Office suite of products (Word, Excel, and Outlook primarily)
Why work at Intertek?
Intertek is a world leader in the $250 billion Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. At Intertek, we exercise our spirit of innovation, the passion of our people and our unmatched customer commitment to realize our purpose of making the world an ever better, safer, and more sustainable place for all. Learn more about Our History (https://intertek-cdn.s3.amazonaws.com/www-intertek-com/media/investors/2017/intertek-history-480p.mp4) and What We Do (https://www.intertek.com/what-we-do/) .
Intertek is committed to a safe work environment for our employees and clients. Learn more about our COVID-19 Policy (https://www.intertek.com/about/update-on-COVID-19/) .
What we have to offer
When Working with Intertek (https://www.intertek.com/careers/north-america/working-with-intertek/) , you can expect salary and benefit package competitively placed within the local market, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement and more.
Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, all hires are required to pass a pre-employment drug test.
Intertek believes that Our People (https://d95zk70sfear3.cloudfront.net/intranet-intertek-com/media/stories/2017/our-people-480p.mp4) are our strongest tool for success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.intertek.com/careers/eeo-diversity/) and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status or on the basis of disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email hr.eeoc.data@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.
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